Belton News

In the spirit of the new year, Cass County Commissioners unveiled their resolutions for the next decade at the county's New Year's Eve celebration.Among the plans set forth for the county's 'Decade of Progress' are both independent and cooperative goals.According to the list of goals provided by Presiding Commissioner Gary Mallory, the county plans ...

One of the oldest men in the United States and the world passed away on Friday, Dec.

Lynn Morley, of Belton, Mo. , decided it was time to make a big change in her life.

A retailing report card for the metro area indicates that northwest Kansas City, anchored by the Zona Rosa development, came through a tough 2009 economy in the best shape.The study, prepared by Lane4 Property Group, also found that southern Johnson County finally reached its limit when it came to retail development, with projects stalling and ...

Crude oil fluctuated as heating oil rose to a two-month high on forecasts for cold weather in the US and the dollar strengthened against the euro, reducing the appeal of commodities as an alternative investment.

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is in the process of acquiring a mobile command unit for the use of law enforcement agencies throughout the county.Funds for the project were allocated by the Cass County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund Board of Trustees during its Dec.

People are still traveling in eastern Kansas despite the threat from a big winter storm.

The 163rd Street interchange at U.S. 71 Highway opened Dec. 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking completion of the final two ramps.The ceremony was officiated by Missouri Department of Transportation district engineer Beth Wright, and featured remarks by State Rep.

Drivers on U.S. 71 in the Southland will see congestion ease as a series of interchange improvements are completed in the coming months.The first one at U.S. 71 and 163rd Street in Belton will be fully opened after a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. today.

By Allen Edmonds, The Star HeraldThe Cass County Corporation of Economic Development elected a new slate of officers for 2010 at its annual meeting Dec.

BELTON, Mo. a ' Drivers will have an easier time getting around a busy south Kansas City construction zone.

By Allen Edmonds, The Star HeraldThe end of a difficult year for the Belton Chamber of Commerce proved a time to celebrate Dec.

Police seek theft suspectsPolice are asking for help locating two people wanted on warrants related to an organized shoplifting ring.They are looking for Jamesett Y. Anderson, a 37-year-old woman who is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.

The Infra Source employee who was critically injured in a crash Tuesday morning has died.

By Allen Edmonds, The Star HeraldWith temperatures in the mid 40s and no winds to stir the chill, organizers couldn't have ordered a better atmosphere for Belton's annual Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday.Hundreds of Santa fans packed Peace Park awaiting the arrival of the man in red, who pulled in right on schedule at 6:20 p.m., five ...

By Allen Edmonds, The Star HeraldHunkering down for a budget storm forecast to keep city staffers on their toes for at least the next two years, the Belton City Council on Tuesday planned a series of special work sessions for early 2010 to begin hammering out the details.

Slaying near Rockhurst UniversityKansas City police were investigating a homicide discovered Tuesday night near the east end of Rockhurst Universitys campus.Campus security officers were called about 9 p.m. to check on a man lying on a sidewalk on 54th Street, between Lydia Avenue and the Paseo.

Freedom was short lived after an inmate from the Cass County jail escaped Monday morning.

By Allen Edmonds, The Star HeraldDebbie Jackson Tucci knows her boys won't be happy.Her trip to New York as a contestant on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' turned out to be a rousing success - to the tune of $15,000. Not the million every contestant hopes for, but certainly enough, she said Monday during a watch party for her family and friends at ...

Seven emergency responders have been given the Missouri Medal of Valor for savings lives in 2008.